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Pembroke House is a unique British boarding school in the heart of Kenya. We are a small, multicultural school of around 200 pupils, and cater for boys and girls aged 2 - 13 years. We have a 90 year history of private education in East Africa, and our focus is on developing well-rounded, happy, independent, polite and confident pupils. Our Head is a member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS) and we follow the British Common Entrance curriculum. Our pupils go on to top international schools in the UK, Kenya and elsewhere around the world, with a high percentage achieving scholarships and awards to their next schools. We also have a large Learning Support department, which ensures we recognise specific learning needs early on, and then have the time and expertise to help children develop key skills. At Pembroke, the welfare, safety, happiness and security of all our children is paramount. The vision is to bring out the best in every child, both in and out of the classroom. Our motivation is to provide a small, family atmosphere and instil our school values of dignity, duty and constancy. We strongly believe that the 'Pembroke Spirit’ is something to be valued and nurtured.
THE ROLE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and passionate teacher to join Pembroke House School as Head of Latin. The successful applicant will be tasked with reintroducing this previously popular subject and given the scope and freedom to create a successful department, teaching Latin to pupils in Years 5 - 8 and preparing them for Common Entrance and scholarship examinations at 13+. This is a full-time teaching post and as such you are accountable to the Head, who should be kept informed of all progress and affairs at school.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
As a member of staff at Pembroke House you should be mindful of good teaching practice at all times. All members of staff are encouraged to share their ideas and you are welcome to observe and participate in lessons taught by other staff at school. The ‘Expectations’ document helps identify the areas of expertise that as a school we most appreciate and seek to foster.
Personal Attributes and Skills Sought
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
Candidates for this post are likely to have:
The School Ethos
Potential applicants should request a job description, application form and supporting documentation by email from recruitment@pembrokehouse.sc.ke, whence any further information regarding the post may also be obtained.
Pembroke House is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references (to include current employer) and police clearance checks from all countries in which previously employed.
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